Fastening element for carrying bag

ABSTRACT

A flexible fastening element fixed to a carrying bag, such as a backpack, and which includes a hooking zone to which an attached element can be fixed by a hooking means such as a snap hook. The invention is characterized in that the hooking zone is filiform and has a preferably circular cross-section.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application is based upon French Patent Application No. 0012623, filed Sep. 27, 2000, the disclosure of which is herebyincorporated by reference thereto in its entirety, and the priority ofwhich is hereby claimed under 35 U.S.C. §119.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a fastening element for acarrying bag, adapted in particular, but in a non-limiting manner, tobackpacks having one or two shoulder straps, as well as to shoulderbags.

[0004] 2.Description of Background and Relevant Information

[0005] In the prior art, there are numerous rigid loops made of plasticin particular, which are fixed to carrying bags. These loops aregenerally ring-shaped, and therefore small in size so as to optimize thecompromise between the weight and strength of the piece. Thus, when onewishes to fasten an attached element to the loop, by a hooking means,the operation is impractical due to the small size of the loop to whichthe hooking means must be secured.

[0006] As shown in FIG. 1, there are also strap bridges 200 made oftextile materials. This is a lengthy strap sewn to the carrying bag S atintervals to form loops 201 to which hooking means, such snap hooks, canbe attached. The loops 201 are separated by seams 202. The strap bridges200 are used in particular on the front surface E1 of the backpackswhich is opposite the carrying system. However, the strap, which formsthe loops, intrinsically has a certain width that hinders an easypositioning of the hooking means in the loop 201. Indeed, the commonlyused hooking means are quick-connection hooking means and, therefore,are generally snap hooks. These snap hooks, used more particularly forsporting activities such as climbing or sailing, e.g., are designed tobe easily secured on a rope, and not on a strap. Moreover, FIG. 1 alsoshows a ski-holder 203 which is constituted of a loop, made of a textilestrap, in which a pair of skis can be inserted. However, because thestrap is fixed to the front surface E1 by seams, the loop 203 has apreferred opening in the transverse direction with respect to thecarrying bag S. However, since the pair of skis is inserted along thelongitudinal axis of the carrying bag S, the intrinsic width of thestrap renders the handling impractical. The loop 203 can also be used tosecure an ice-axe to the bag.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] One of the objets of the invention is to propose a fasteningelement adapted to be fixed to a carrying bag, which offers ease ofhooking and unhooking for a quick hooking means, regardless of the anglefrom which the quick hooking means is presented, but also for anaccessory such as a pair of skis.

[0008] Another object of the invention is to propose a fastening elementoffering several possibilities for a hooking position.

[0009] To achieve these objects, the fastening element, which isflexible, includes a filiform hooking zone. This hooking zone, whosecross-section is substantially circular, preferably includes aprotective sheath which protects the fastening element from the hookingelement or from the accessory to be gripped.

[0010] In a first embodiment, the hooking zone includes a wire cable.

[0011] In a second embodiment, the hooking zone includes a small rope.

[0012] In a third embodiment, the hooking zone includes a strap which iswound within the protective sheath.

[0013] All of the embodiments are implemented according to differentgeometries. In the basic geometry, the fastening element forms a loop.In an alternative geometry, the fastening element forms a succession ofopen loops connected to one another.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] The invention will be better understood and other advantagesthereof will become apparent from the description that follows, thedescription including non-limiting examples of preferred embodiments,with reference to the annexed drawings, in which:

[0015]FIG. 1 schematically shows a front perspective of the frontsurface of a backpack equipped with fastening elements according to theprior art.

[0016]FIG. 2 schematically shows a front perspective of a backpackequipped, in various areas, with fastening elements implementedaccording to the different geometries.

[0017]FIG. 3 schematically shows a side view of a detail of the carryingbag equipped with the fastening element according to the firstembodiment and the basic geometry. The upper portion of the fasteningelement as well as the carrying bag are shown along a cross-section inthe longitudinal axis of the fastening element.

[0018]FIG. 4 schematically shows a side view of a detail of the carryingbag equipped with the fastening element according to the firstembodiment and the second geometry. The carrying bag is sectioned alonga cross-section in the longitudinal axis of the fastening element.

[0019]FIG. 4a schematically shows a detail of FIG. 4 along alongitudinal cross-section.

[0020]FIG. 4b schematically shows a transverse cross-section of theembodiment shown in FIG. 4 along a cross-sectional plane AA′ referencedin FIG. 4a.

[0021]FIG. 5 schematically shows a perspective view of the end of thefastening element according to the first embodiment.

[0022]FIG. 6 schematically shows a perspective view of the fasteningelement according to the second embodiment and according to the secondgeometry.

[0023]FIG. 7 schematically shows a perspective view of the fasteningelement according to the third embodiment and according to the secondgeometry.

[0024]FIG. 8 schematically shows a side view of a detail of the carryingbag equipped with the fastening element according to an alternative ofthe first embodiment and according to the second geometry. The carryingbag is sectioned along a cross-section in the longitudinal axis of thefastening element.

[0025]FIG. 9 schematically shows another embodiment for fixing thefastening element shown in FIG. 3.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026]FIG. 2 shows a carrying bag S equipped with fastening elements 1a-1 j arranged in various locations on the backpack S. With respect tothe first geometric configuration in the form of a loop, the fasteningelement can be advantageously arranged in the lower portion of the frontsurface E1 of the envelope E of the backpack S, i.e., in the area of acentral loop 1 a to constitute the lower portion of a ski-holder in thearea of an off-centered loop 1 b which can serve as an ice-axe holder.The fastening element can also be arranged on the lateral surfaces E2 ofthe envelope E, in particular at its base, to constitute the lowerportion 1 c of a ski holder which is completed by an upper strap 103.The loop 1 d can be arranged in the area of at least one shoulder strap104 to serve in particular as a bottle holder.

[0027] With respect to its second geometric configuration, the fasteningelement 1 e, 1 f, 1 g, 1 h, 1 i, 1 j, which forms a succession of loops,can be arranged either singly or in pairs. In the first case, thefastening element serves as a fastening support for snap hooks toprovide a multi-position hooking, in particular for climbing gear. Inparticular, the fastening element forms a belt chain 1 e or a shoulderstrap chain 1 f.

[0028] In the second case, the fastening elements are arranged in pairsand preferably substantially parallel so as to constitute amulti-position fastening support for an attached element which would bearranged between the two fastening elements.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 2, the paired fastening element 1 g can bearranged on the top of the flap E3 of the bag so as to hold a pair ofclimbing irons, in particular. The fastening element can also bearranged on the front E1, lateral E2, or lower E4 surfaces of the bag,such as the paired fastening elements 1 h, 1 i, 1 j, respectively, inorder to hold attached elements such as a sleeping tent or mattress.

[0030] The attached element is commonly held between the two fasteningelements by a holding means including at least two quick, repositionablehooking means of the snap hook type in particular.

[0031] In FIG. 3, the fastening element, which is flexible, is shown incross-section in the area of the fixing points 4, 5 on the carrying bagS, in the area of its envelope E. The fastening element is positionedalong a loop geometry in which the fixing points 4, 5 are positioned atthe ends 11 a, 11 b, respectively, of the fastening element.Additionally, the fastening element includes a hooking zone 2, which isarranged between the ends 11 a, 11 b, to which an attached element 101can be fixed by a hooking means 100 such as a snap hook.

[0032] To facilitate the hooking and unhooking of the hooking means 100on the hooking zone 2, this hooking zone 2 is filiform. Filiform heremeans a hooking zone 2 whose dimensions, namely the width and thethickness, in the transverse plane with respect to this zone 2, aresubstantially equal and much less than the length of the hooking zone 2.

[0033] Preferably, the filiform element is cylindrical, with a circularor non-circular cross-section. If it has a circular, ellipticalcross-section, for example, the ratio between its width and itsthickness is preferably substantially equal to 1, but can be as much as3.

[0034] In any event, such a ratio is substantially less than thewidth/thickness ratios of the usual straps which are as a minimum on theorder of 10-20 (for example for a strap having a thickness of 1millimeters, a width comprised between 10 and 20 millimeters) or evenmore.

[0035] An advantageous fashion to obtain a filiform hooking zone 2 is toprovide the hooking zone 2 with a substantially circular cross-section,like a small rope or cable. Respecting this constructional arrangementenables the hooking means 100 to easily hook to and unhook from thehooking zone 2, in the area of its opening O, regardless of theorientation of the hooking means 100 with respect to the hooking zone 2.

[0036] The outer diameter D of the hooking zone 2 must be smaller thanthe opening O of the hooking means 100. The best results in terms ofease of hooking were obtained for a diameter D two to three timessmaller than the opening O of the snap hook 100.

[0037] In practice, and in view of the snap hooks commonly used in thevarious sporting activities, the diameter D of the hooking zone 2 iscomprised substantially between 2 and 15 millimeters.

[0038] Since the commonly used snap hooks 100 are made of metal, or analuminum alloy, e.g., it is advantageous to seek protection of thehooking zone 2 from wear and tear caused by friction against the snaphook 100. Thus, the hooking zone 2 can advantageously include aprotective sheath 3 which can be made in particular, but in anon-limiting fashion, out of a thermoplastic material.

[0039] In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the hooking zone 2includes a wire cable 11 which contributes particularly to thestructural mechanical strength of the fastening element. The wire cable11 is surrounded, in particular in the area of the hooking zone 2, bythe protective sheath 3 that can be fixed or movable with respect to thecable 11. To seal the sheath 3 on the cable 11, the protective sheath 3can be advantageously made of a thermo-retractable plastic material. Inaddition, the protective sheath 3 can be advantageously made of asubstantially transparent, or even translucid material to allowmonitoring the fatigue state of the cable 11.

[0040] In the area of the fixing points 4, 5, the fastening elementextends through the envelope E of the carrying bag S through a hole 29such that the hooking zone 2 is arranged outside the carrying bag S.Thus, the ends 11 a, 11 b of the cable 11 are positioned within thecarrying bag S, and the fixing points 4, 5 are obtained by a cable stoppiece 28, such as a piece crimped on the cable 11 or molded on the cable11, or yet welded thereon. This stop piece 28 has a width substantiallygreater than the diameter of the hole 29 obtained in the envelope E inorder to prevent the ends 11 a, 11 b from passing through the envelopeE.

[0041] In view of the possible weight of the attached element 101, it isadvantageous to reinforce the envelope E, so that the stop piece 28 doesnot tear the envelope E which is in particular made of a textile fabric.Thus, the envelope E can include a reinforcement 26, in the area of atleast one fixing point 4, 5, which is arranged within the carrying bag Sbetween the envelope E and the stop piece 28. This reinforcement 26 canbe rigid, such as a washer made of a plastic material or a metallicalloy, but can also be made out of a flexible and resistant material,such as a fabric reinforced with fibers, especially “Kevlar” fiber whichresists tearing. The reinforcement 26 includes a hole 26 a whosediameter is smaller than the width of the cable stop piece 28. Moreover,the envelope E can also be reinforced in the area of the hole 29 by aneyelet 27, made in particular of a metallic alloy or a plastic material,which makes it possible to reduce, starting from the hole 29, the risksof tearing in the envelope E.

[0042] The reinforcement in the area of the envelope E can be obtainedin a different fashion, such as a radial seam positioned at theperiphery of the hole 29.

[0043] If one wishes that the fastening element be retractable into thecarrying bag S, in particular to prevent the element from projecting onthe bag and from accidentally hooking to outside elements such as treebranches, a sheath 3 is selected whose outer diameter D is smaller thanthe diameter of the hole 29 located in the envelope E. In this case, thesheath 3 extends substantially up to the reinforcement 26, or up to thestop piece 28, and has a diameter D smaller than the width of thereinforcement 26 or the width of the stop piece 28. Thus, the sheath 3can be inserted in the envelope E of the carrying bag S.

[0044] Conversely, if one wishes that the fastening element be attachedin a fixed position on the envelope E, the sheath has an outer diameterD larger than the diameter of the hole 29.

[0045]FIG. 9 shows, through a tear out, an economical alternative to themethod for fixing the fastening element shown in FIG. 3.

[0046] The elements that are similar or identical are designated by thesame reference numerals.

[0047]FIG. 9 shows a portion of the inner surface of the envelope E of abag.

[0048] In this case, the fastening element 1 is constituted, forexample, by a looped cable 11 both ends 11 a, 11 b of which areconnected to one another on the inner side of the bag by means of acrimping 11 c.

[0049] The fastening element 1 extends through the envelope E of the bagthrough holes 29. The two ends 11 a, 11 b and the crimping 11 c arewrapped in a piece of fabric 11 d.

[0050] Furthermore, a reinforcing piece 26 is sewn on the inner surfaceof the envelope E by means of seams 26 a, 26 b, between the holes 29 andthe ends 11 a and 11 b of the fastening element 1.

[0051] The seams 26 a extend by pairs along a direction parallel to thearms of the loop 1 and demarcate two tunnels 26 c each adapted toreceive an arm of the loop 1.

[0052] The piece of fabric 11 d enveloping the two ends 11 a, 11 b andtheir linkage 11 c prevents this linkage 11 c from sliding in either ofthe tunnels 26 c.

[0053] Furthermore, the reinforcing piece 26 recovers all of the forcesexerted on the loop 1, via the assembly 11 c, 11 d, and avoids a tearingof the envelope E of the bag, especially in the area of the holes 29.

[0054] An interesting alternative for the fixing method described inFIG. 3 is thus obtained at very low cost.

[0055]FIG. 4 shows the fastening element according to the secondgeometric configuration. The fastening element includes two fixingpoints 4, 5 which are arranged at the ends 11 a, 11 b of the fasteningelement, and between which the hooking zone 2 is inserted. Moreover, thefastening element is also fixed to the carrying bag S by at least oneintermediate fixing point 6 which is arranged along the hooking zone 2.This fixing point 6 thus divides the hooking zone 2 into at least twohooking segments 15, 16 on which an attached element can be fixed by asnap hook. This division into independent hooking segments 15, 16 makesit possible to obtain a multiposition fastening element.

[0056] In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the fixing means 30,which is arranged at the ends 11 a, 11 b of the cable 11, makes itpossible to pre-orient the cable 11 so that it does not come out of thebackpack perpendicular to the envelope E. The fixing means 30 includes atube bored laterally. Thus, the cable 11 goes into the tube through thelateral hole and is housed in the central space of the tube. This tubecan be made of plastic or of metallic alloy and is fixed to the cable 11by gluing, welding, or crimping. The cable 11 is bent at the tube outletand has a deflection angle α comprised substantially between 10° and60°.

[0057] This construction makes it possible to reduce, in the area of thefixing point 4, 5, the pressure exerted by the fastening element on theenvelope E. Indeed, since the fixing means 30 is elongated on its width,it is in contact with the envelope E in the area of this length. Inaddition, the lateral hole can be advantageously positionedsubstantially in the middle of the length of the tube 30 in order tobalance the forces exerted on the envelope E. However, the envelope willadvantageously keep the eyelet 27 so that the cable 11 does not tear theenvelope E by friction.

[0058]FIG. 4a shows a detail of FIG. 4, in the area of the intermediatefixing point 6 which is fixed to the envelope E. When one of the hookingsegments 15, 16 is loaded, the hooking segments 15, 16 risk changingtheir length by sliding in the intermediate fixing point 6. In thepreferred embodiment, the intermediate fixing point 6 is constituted ofa sliding return 25. To prevent the hooking zone 2 from sliding in thefixing point 6, the protective sheath 3 is interrupted in the area ofthe intermediate fixing point 6, and the sliding return 25 has a slidingdiameter d that is smaller than the diameter D of the protective sheath3. Thus, when one of the hooking segments 15, 16 is loaded, the sheath 3comes in abutment against the sliding return 25 and maintains asubstantially constant length at the level of the segments 15, 16. Testshave shown that a better result is obtained if the protective sheath 3does not slide along the cable 11. A protective sheath 3 made of athermo-retractable plastic makes it possible to meet this requirement.

[0059] In FIG. 4b, the sliding return 25 is shown along a transversecross-section AA′ which is referenced in FIG. 4a. The sliding return 25has a sliding cavity 25 b, in which the cable 11, which is not circular,is arranged. In this case, the sliding diameter d is the smallestdimension of the sliding cavity 25 b since it is sufficient to block theprotective sheath 3. The sliding return 25 is advantageously made of athermoplastic material in order to resist the friction of the wire cable11.

[0060] In an alternate embodiment, the intermediate fixing point 6 canbe fixed directly along the hooking zone 2 by crimping or welding on thecable 11 or on the sheath 3.

[0061]FIG. 5 illustrates a detail of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4.This detail relates to an alternative relating to the point 4 for fixingthe fastening element on the envelope E. A reinforcement 26 ispositioned between the envelope E and the fixing means 30. Moreover, thereinforcement 26, which is flexible, is folded back and fixed around theportion 11 c of the fastening element which is arranged within thecarrying bag. In the case of the embodiment shown, the portion 11 cincludes the fixing means 30, since the reinforcement 26 is positionedon the surface of the envelope E that is opposite the surface of theenvelope E that is facing the hooking zone 2.

[0062] This alternative applies advantageously to a fixing means 30which is obtained by a tube, since the reinforcement 26 is folded overitself around the tube and fixed by an appropriate means, such as a seam31. This makes it possible to protect the fixing means 30. Thealternative embodiment provides unquestionable advantages in terms ofcomfort since it prevents the user from chafing his or her hands on thefixing means 30, when storing items inside the carrying bag.

[0063] In FIG. 6, the fastening element shown includes a hooking zone 2which includes a small rope 10. The small rope 10 advantageously has acircular cross-section and is preferably made of a textile fiber, andincorporates a core to ensure increased resistance and more durability.The hooking zone 2 is divided into two hooking portions 15, 16 by anintermediate fixing point 32 which is fixed to the envelope E. Theintermediate fixing point 32 includes a reinforcing piece 32 a whichcovers the small rope 10 and extends laterally on the envelope E. Thereinforcing piece 32 a is fixed to the envelope E by means of seams 32b, such as stitched seams. The small rope 10 can also be fixed, in thearea of the intermediate fixing point 32, by means of a seam 32 c whichfixes the reinforcing piece 32 a on the envelope E and maintains thesmall rope 10 inserted between the reinforcement 32 and the envelope E.The seam 32 c advantageously runs through the small rope 10 to ensurethat the fixing means 32 is more solid.

[0064] The ends 11 a, 11 b are fixed to the envelope E by appropriatemeans. This can be a seam 50 which, as shown at the end 11 b, fixes thesmall rope 10 directly to the envelope E. This can also be a reinforcingpiece 40, as shown at the end 11 a, which maintains the small rope 10inserted between the reinforcement 40 and the envelope E by means ofseams, in a manner identical to the fixing means 32.

[0065] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the hooking zone 2 does notinclude any protective sheath. To resist the wear and tear caused by thesnap hook on the hooking segments 15, 16, the small rope 10 can beadvantageously made of “Kevlar” type fiber.

[0066] The small rope 10 can be surrounded by a protective sheath whichresponds advantageously to the constructional arrangements specified inthe previous embodiment.

[0067] In FIG. 7, the hooking zone 2 includes a strap 12 that is coiledwithin the protective sheath 3. The protective sheath 3 isadvantageously tubular so as to facilitate the hooking and unhooking ofthe snap hook. The fixing points 4, 5, 7 are fixed on the envelope E byseams 12 b, 12 c, 12 d, respectively, which make it possible to fix thestrap 12. To increase the strength of the fixing, the strap 12 can belocally uncoiled in the area of the fixing points 4, 5, 7, in order tospace the locations of the seams 12 c, 12 e as much as possible on asame fixing point. Respecting this constructional arrangement makes itpossible to distribute the stresses induced by the seams on the envelopeE.

[0068] The embodiments shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 have the advantage thatthe fastening element does not extend through the envelope E. Indeed,the fixing means are arranged on the same side of the envelope E as thehooking zone 2. This prevents from overly reducing the imperviousness ofthe envelope E and, therefore, of the carrying bag S.

[0069] In FIG. 8, the fastening element includes a stiffening band 60which is affixed to the envelope E. The stiffening band 60 is fixed tothe envelope E by a seam 63 which preferably extends along the perimeterof the stiffening band 60.

[0070] In FIG. 8, the end 11 b of the cable 11 as shown is exploded toillustrate the cable 11 within the protective sheath 3 and the stoppiece 28. Elsewhere, the cable 11 is shown in broken lines.

[0071] In the area of the fixing points 4, 5, the stiffening band 60 ispositioned on the side of the stop piece 28 and serves as areinforcement in order to prevent the stop piece 28 from enlarging thehole 29 and from passing through the envelope E.

[0072] In the area of the intermediate fixing point 70, which dividesthe hooking zone 2 into two hooking segments 15, 16, the stiffening band60 has at least two holes 61 and 62. Thus, the cable 11 coming from thehooking segment 16 extends through the envelope E and the band 60, inthe area of the hole 61, then extends through them again in the area ofthe hole 62. This geometric arrangement forms a loop 64 located betweenthe two holes 61 and 62 withing the carrying bag. Since the cable 11 hasa certain rigidity and the cable 11 is subject to substantial curvaturesin the loop 64, the cable 11 is blocked in the holes 61 and 62.Moreover, since the stiffening band 60 is rigid, the rigidity of theplate 60 opposes the tendency of the cable 11 to slide in the holes 61and 62. In addition, the holes 61 and 62 can advantageously be equippedwith eyelets so as to reinforce the blocking of the cable 11 withrespect to the stiffening band 60.

[0073] Thus, the protective sheath 3 is advantageously continuous, inthe area of the intermediate fixing point 70, providing protection fromthe abrasion of the stiffening band 60 against the cable 11, inparticular in the area of the holes 61 and 62. In addition, not havingto section the sheath 3 renders the embodiment less expensive.

[0074] The best results were obtained by a stiffening band 60 made of athermoplastic material substantially 1-3 mm thick, in particular, but ina non-limiting fashion, polyethylene or polypropylene. Moreover, thefastening element is obtained as a wire cable substantially 1-4 mm indiameter.

[0075] The present invention is not limited to the particularembodiments described hereinabove, which are only provided by way ofexamples, but encompasses all of the similar or equivalent embodiments,as well as the carrying bags equipped with at least one fasteningelement.

What is claimed is:
 1. A flexible fastening element adapted to be fixedon a carrying bag including: at least two fixing points on the carryingbag; a hooking zone to which an attached element can be fixed by ahooking means, said hooking zone being filiform.
 2. A flexible fasteningelement adapted to be fixed on a carrying bag, wherein the flexiblefastening element is fixed at two fixing points on the carrying bag, andwherein the flexible fastening element includes a filiform hooking zonewhich forms a loop capable of gripping a pair of skis or an ice-axe. 3.A flexible fastening element adapted to be fixed on a carrying bag saidflexible fastening element comprising at least two filiform hookingzones, thus constituting at least two distinct fastening positions foran attached element.
 4. A fastening element according to claim 1,wherein the hooking zone has a substantially circular cross-section. 5.A fastening element according to claim 1, wherein the hooking zoneincludes a protective sheath.
 6. A fastening element according to claim1, wherein the hooking zone includes a wire cable.
 7. A fasteningelement according to claim 1, wherein the hooking zone includes a smallrope.
 8. A fastening element according to claim 5, wherein the hookingzone includes a strap which is coiled within the protective sheath.
 9. Afastening element according to claim 1, wherein the fastening element isalso adapted to be fixed to the carrying bag by at least oneintermediate fixing point which is arranged along the hooking zone, thusdefining at least two hooking segments.
 10. A fastening elementaccording to claim 5, wherein the protective sheath is interrupted in anarea of an intermediate fixing point.
 11. A fastening element accordingto claim 9, wherein the protective sheath is interrupted in an area ofthe intermediate fixing point.
 12. A fastening element according toclaim 10, wherein the intermediate fixing point is constituted of asliding return, and wherein the sliding return has a sliding diametersmaller than an outer diameter of the protective sheath.
 13. A fasteningelement according to claim 1, wherein the fastening element extendsthrough the envelope of the carrying bag in an area of the fixing point,and wherein the envelope includes a reinforcement, in an area of atleast one fixing point, which is arranged within the carrying bag.
 14. Afastening element according to claim 13, wherein the reinforcement isflexible, and wherein the reinforcement is folded and fixed around theportion of the fastening element which is arranged within the carryingbag.
 15. A fastening element according to claim 13, wherein thefastening element includes a stiffening band which is affixed to theenvelope of the carrying bag, and wherein the stiffening band includesat least two holes in which the cable passes.
 16. A fastening elementaccording to claim 14, wherein the hooking zone includes a protectivesheath, wherein the protective sheath is continuous in an area of atleast one intermediate fixing point, and wherein the protective sheathextends through the stiffening band by at least two holes.
 17. Acarrying bag equipped with at least one fastening element according toclaim 1.